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Hardin County, KY
9 cities and towns and 12 ZIP codes in Hardin County, Kentucky.
Population
111,942
Land area
624sq mi
People per sq mi
179
ZIP codes
12
Cities and towns in Hardin County
Hardin County at a glance
- Hardin County is 56% denser than Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 6th most populous of 120 counties in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $67,647 a year, 6% more than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,800 (10% above Kentucky) and median rent is $971 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Elizabethtown (32,576), Radcliff (22,864) and Fort Knox (8,836).
Local data for Hardin County, KY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes7
- Schools37
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks30
- Post Offices14
- Parks35
- Grocery Stores39
- Restaurants314
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies2
- Dialysis Centers4
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers33
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment20
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities9
- Historic Places78
Housing and community stats
Hardin County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,647
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$225,800
Prices +4.7% in a year
Median rent
$971/mo
Homeownership
62.6%
Bachelor's or higher
24.8%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (14,476), Irish Americans (11,892), Italian Americans (3,207).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,921
48,702 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,679
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.16B
FY 2026, $10,511 per person
PPP loans
$147M
2,817 loans, 20,264 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$424K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hardin County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hardin County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
451
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
308
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 24°F
54.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone78 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hardin County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hardin County, KY?
- Elizabethtown is the largest city or town in Hardin County, with about 32,576 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hardin County?
- Hardin County includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 40121, 40160, 40162, 40177, 42701.
- What is the population of Hardin County, KY?
- About 111,942 people live in Hardin County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hardin County?
- Hardin County borders Jefferson County, Bullitt County, Nelson County, Harrison County, IN, Meade County, Grayson County, Breckinridge County, Hart County, Larue County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023